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Grand opening Vogellanden therapy pool
Following the extensive refurbishment, last Monday finally marked the official opening of Vogellanden’s new therapy pool in Zwolle. The pool has undergone a major makeover, from sustainability improvements to new tiling and new movable pool floors.
NEN-EN 13451-11:2023 the most important laws and regulations concerning movable floors in medical and public swimming pools
Movable floors are becoming more prevalent in both medical and public swimming pools. The floors enable operators to offer a varied daily program and to adjust the swimming depth according to users’ needs. But which regulations actually apply when it comes to movable floors? For instance, can you use the movable floor as a hoist? We have reviewed NEN-EN 13451-11:2023 and figured it out for you.
Energy-efficient and cost-effective pool management, how do you do it?
Swimming pools are energy-intensive facilities, so sustainability is an urgent issue. In 2025 it is almost unthinkable that the building regulations or tender specifications do not mention anything about the sustainability of medical, public or competition pools. Municipalities are therefore quite right to compile an increasingly strict list of requirements for new construction projects and renovations of swimming pools.
These so-called ‘green projects’ logically involve investments, which can be an obstacle for some operators to switch to sustainability. Besides the usual investments in insulation, solar panels and heat pumps, there are many other ways to make your pool more sustainable/green.
These 6 questions are the most common on movable pool floors for residential use
Nowadays, because of its versatility, the movable pool floor has become a household name within public and medical swimming pools. Within the private sector however, there is less public awareness. Quite logical given the high level of engineering, exclusiveness and customization. So it is rather unusual for a private swimming pool to have a movable pool floor. In this blog, we will therefore give detailed answers to the 6 most-asked questions among our potential clients and followers.
Stainless steel – The future of the pool industry
For the past few years, the use of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials has been playing a major role within the construction industry. As the industry seeks for alternatives, various materials are coming forth already. A sustainable alternative for concrete for example is Stainless steel. Stainless steel offers a wide range of benefits compared to traditional materials. Stainless steel is not only very strong, it is also a light-weight material. This makes it ideally suited for various projects, including pool construction.
BIG NEWS! A new headquarters for Tieleman
The first step has been taken. We have received the keys of our new premises at the Mercuriusstraat in Doetinchem.